Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,596, Robert Flippin, Va

SERVICE
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Flippin, Robert Sarah R
NUMBER _____
W. 25. 596
B.L.M. 43873-160-55
CONTENTS

Restoration
5.92i
Virginia
Sarah R. Flippin widow of Robert Va Flippin who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars 00
cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th March 1861 (Ending Feb 23 d the 3d February, 1853. 1863 — 28 And payable to Edith Mann for Supt. Legal furn.
Certificate of Pension issued
24 th day of April 1868
and sent to E. M. Garnett Esq
Richmond Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 158 Vol. H
O. V. Smith Clk

mar 3 210718 Sept 12/13
Sarah R. Flippin wife of Robert Flippin
Sarah R. Flippin, wife of Robert Flippin, Pri. Col Christian Hobiger
He Reg, Va. Continental Ent Feb 1777 Dis " 17 1780
Revolution
Sus. Feb 53
Ad: 160 ac, Oct. 2 d /56 Blyth
John K. Martin Richmond Va
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Vol H-77

210718
BOUNTY LAND ACT
3rd March, 1855.
Mrs. Sarah R. Flippen widow of Robert Flippen a private in 16th Regt. Continental Rev. Army Captain
Company Virginia Militia, war 1812.
Note See Evidence of Service, Man- ager to be filed in the case of Sarah R. Flippen, as of 8 Feby 1853 Section 2nd
FILED BY JOHN K. MARTIN, RICHMOND, VA.
Filed 10 Sept 1855

WIDOW'S DECLARATION.
State of Virginia, County of Prince Edward } ss.
On this 31 st day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Giles A Miller a Justice of the peace — duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid Sarah R Flippen aged 70 years, a resident of Prince Edward — in the State of Virginia, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Robert Flippen who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain in the Sixteenth, Continental Regiment of Virginia Militia, commanded by Christian Febiger Col Comd in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June 1812; that her husband enlisted in Cumberland County on or about the day of February 1777 for the term of Three years and continued in actual service in said war for the term of Three years and was honorably discharged at Philadelphia on or about the 17th day of February 1780 as will appear by the Muster or Pay Rolls of said Regiment; that she has no written or printed evidence to show the military services performed by her deceased husband.
She further declares that she was married to said Robert Flippen in the County of Prince Edward on the 25 day of June A. D. 1812 by one Reverend Thomas Peters, a Minister of the Gospel, and that her name before marriage was Sarah R Bradshaw that her said husband died in Prince Edward on the 22 day of July A. D. 1830 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under Act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor. and that she refers to a declaration made by her this day under 2nd section of act 5 Feb 1855 for Evidence of Marriage. Service etc.
Sarah R. Flippen
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We, Redford Fowles and John D Ellington residents of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Flippen in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that we knew intimately Robert Flippen the husband of the aforesaid declarant; that the said Robert Flippen and the said Sarah R Flippen lived together as man and wife, and were known and reputed as such in the neighborhood, and that the marriage of these parties has never been disputed to the knowledge of the affiants; that the said Robert Flippen died in the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia, on or about the 22nd day of July — 1830, leaving the said Sarah R Flippen a widow; and that she is now known and reputed as the widow of Robert Flippen deceased.
Redford Fowles John D Ellington
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Giles A Miller J.P.
App. See Certificate of B. J. Frowham under date 4th Sept 55 to show that Giles A Miller is P. in the papers of Sarah R Flippen 2 sec. act 3 Feb 1855. A certified copy of the Evidence of Marriage will also be found with these papers Wm. K. Martin Attorney

State of Virginia 3  fourth County of Prince Edward 3
On this 31 st day of August 1855 personally appeared before me Giles A Miller a justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the county and state aforesaid. Sarah R Flippin aged 70 years who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the law of the United States passed the 3 rd of February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Robert Flippin who was a private in the 16 th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army. That her said husband was enlisted in the adjoining county of Cumberland Virginia about the year 1778, and was discharged at Philadelphia in February 1780 by Christian Fabian Leclerc her certificate, of George H Mendenhall Secy of the Com te Pensions date August 16 th 1855. That there was a declaration made by Robert Flippin her deceased husband in his native county of Cumberland before the Court of his services affirmed at the August term of 1781, before which a Bounty land was awarded to him from the state of Virginia, said bounty land sold at the rate of 148 3 as she verily believes, August 1783 and her interest in the same.
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Flippin on the 25 th day of June Eighteen hundred & twelve (1812) and that her name before marriage was Sarah R Bradshaw. That her said husband died in Prince Edward on the 22 nd day of July Eighteen hundred & thirty (1830) in the 82 nd year of his age, and that she is now a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed.
She further declares that Robert Flippin was twice married previously, first to Mary Rice of Cumberland and next to Elizabeth DeJarnette of Prince Edward. That by his first wife the said Robert Flippin has a daughter living 73 years of age. That the name of that daughter is Elizabeth Hore widow of Richard Scott. Joseph R Flippin

We Redford Forster aged 66 years and Anthony Brooks aged 76 years, and John W Ellington aged 66 years Residents of the County of Prince Edward upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah R. Flippin in our presence. That we know intimately Robert Flippin who was the husband of the declarant. That we have known Robert Flippin from our infancy and have found him very many times. Speak of his Revolutionary Services, that he was known, respected, and regarded, as a Revolutionary Soldier, and that fact was conceded, and never disputed. That the paper signed by George W. Minterford Secy of the Com. and dated Richmond 2 nd August 16 th 1833, was read in our presence, and that from our knowledge of the said Robert Flippin, and the facts that he came to this County from the adjoining County of Cumberland, there is no doubt but the said Robert Flippin referred to in said paper and the Robert Flippin who was the husband of the declarant is one and the same person. That the said Robert Flippin and the said Sarah R. Flippin the declarant lived together as man and wife and were known and regarded as such in the neighborhood, and that the marriage of these parties has never been disputed. That the said Robert Flippin died in the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia on the 22 nd day of July 1830, about 82 years of age, leaving the said Sarah R. Flippin a Widow, and that she is now known and regarded as the widow of Robert Flippin deceased, and that we have no interest in giving the foregoing testimony, and that we are now and have been from our infancy neighbors to the parties in question.
Redford Forster
Anthony Brooks
John W Ellington
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written. And I certify that I know the affidavits to be credible persons that

Claimant is the person who represents herself to be, That the applicant resides resides some fifteen miles from the Court House and is unable to make a declaration in open court by reason of bodily infirmity, and that I have no interest in this claim
Giles A. Miller J.P.
I Branch J. Worsham Clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Giles A Miller Esq r before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was made, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand with the seal of the Court annexed this 21 st day of Sept r in the year 1855.
B. J. Worsham Clk,

I Branch I Worsham clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward County in the State of Va do certify that it appears by the records & files in my office that a marriage was had and Solemnized between Robert Flippin and Sarah R. Bradshaw on the 25 th day of June 1812 by the Rev. Thomas Pettus.
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court of said County affixed this 4 th day of September 1855. —
B. I. Worsham Clerk
Fee for the 2 cert s . 75 cents.
in the State of Virginia to wit: That I, Branch I. Worsham of Prince Edward County, do hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original now on file in my office. B. I. Worsham Clerk

No 2
Evidence of Marriage, Yk m

I Branch Worham Clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward County in the State of Virginia do certify that there is no registry of a marriage between Robert Flippin and Elizabeth Dejarnett of record in the Clerks Office of said County court. I further certify that the following is a copy from a marriage license bond now on file in said Office: "Know all men by these presents that we Robert Flippin and Josiah Cunningham are held and firmly bound unto His Excellency Henry Lee Esqr Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in Fifty pounds, current money to be paid to our said Governor His Successors, to the payment whereof well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this twenty seventh day of May 1793.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between the said Robert Flippin and Elizabeth Dejarnett (Spinster) daughter of John T. Dejarnett deceased, of Prince Edward County. Now if there is no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then this obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force & virtue"
Sealed and delivered in the presence of A. W. Dandridge Jr
Robt. Flippin (Seal) Josiah Cunningham (Seal)
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court annexed this 20 th day of June 1856.
V. P. Worham Clerk

No 1-
Evidence of Marriage.
Item

I Branch Worsham clerk of the county court of Prince Edward county, in the State of Virginia, do certify that it appears by the records and files in my office that a marriage was had and solemnized between Robert Flippin and Mary Rice on the 20 th day of December 1781 by the Reverend Arch d M c Robert.
Given under my hand with the seal of the court annexed this 20 th day of June 1856.
B. Worsham Clerk,

March 20, 1939.
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BA-J/CC am Robert Flippin W.25596
Mrs. Rubye J. May 841 Vine Street Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers in pension claim W.25596, based upon service of Robert Flippin in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Flippin was born in Cumberland County, Virginia and was the son of Ralph and Martha Flippin, who lived and died in Cumberland County, Virginia. The date of birth of Robert Flippin is not shown.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia, Robert Flippin enlisted, served as private in Colonel Christian Febiger's Virginia regiment and was discharged February 17, 1780, after three years' service. A portion of this service was in the hospital or medical department. After his discharge he practiced medicine.
On August 4, 1783, Robert Flippin, was granted warrant #1488 for one hundred acres of bounty land by the State of Virginia for his service in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Flippin was married three times. He married first December 20, 1781, in Cumberland County, Virginia, Mary Rice. His second marriage was in Prince Edward County, Virginia to Elizabeth Dejarnett, daughter of John T. Dejarnett. The marriage bond was signed May 27, 1793. His third marriage was June 25, 1812, in Prince Edward County, Virginia to Sarah (Sally) R. Bradshaw.

Sarah R. Flippin, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed August 31, 1855, at which time she was aged seventy years and a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia.
On August 31, 1855, the widow also made application for bounty land which was due on account of the service of her husband, Robert Flippin, in the Revolutionary War. She was granted one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on warrant No.43873, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain information in regard to the location of the land cited above, you should address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish the warrant number, the acreage, and the act under which said warrant was issued.
Sarah R. Flippin died February 28, 1863.
make this the last Jan. me of June In 1867, Mrs. Edith Mann, aged seventy-two years, the only surviving sister of soldier's widow, Sarah R. Flippin, was a resident of Richmond, Virginia.
Elizabeth Holt, daughter of Robert and Mary Flippin, and widow of Richard Holt, was aged seventy-two years and a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia in 1856.
In 1856, William Flippin, son of Philip Flippin a brother of Robert Flippin, was aged seventy-four years and residing in Cumberland County, Virginia on the land granted Robert Flippin by the State of Virginia.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1989- Under 20- Heir to Mrs. Ruby J. ... letter in file of Joseph ... 1848- ...
Ruby  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25.596 Sarah B. Tiffin Widow of Robert Tiffin Prv. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 8 th 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 243
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7 43,873
5
Rev Ans

5920
Virginia R Sarah R. Pippin, widow of Robert,
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 27 th day of Sept r 1856.
and sent to
John K. Martin Richmond Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 152. Vol. A
March 11/67

Restoration
Application of Edith Mann for arrears of Pension due her deceased sister Sarah R. Flippin. Widow of Robert Flippin of the Revolutionary War
Filed by E. M. Gannett Attorney Richmond, Va.

Papers enclosed,
Marked. No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10.
con of Sarah R. Flippin
Va. Act 3, Feb 53, 2 nd Sess.

via Sarah R. Gilkhen Postmark: NEW BEDFORD MASS. SEP 10 1852 Postage: 18 3/4 Received of the Hon. Abraham Lincoln Minister from Thomas McKinstry Esq. SL

Frank R. Lillie and Robert
W. H. Phelps
Wadsworth Barnes New Bedford
John H. H.
I. M. Smith
Sam H. H. H. Washington D.C.
PAID

F.R.R.
W. H. Allen
11 Main San Francisco California
Oct 22nd 1852
St.

No 6010 Sarah R Flippin Widow of Robert Virginia
J. K. Martin Sep 13 1855
3 rd Feb y 1853
210718

Sarah H. Hoppin, widow of Robert - Prince Edward County Virginia
Admitted, Act February 3/53, at rate of $80 per annum Commencing at date of said act
Husband was private of Infantry 3 years Pay widow
Certificate to
John R. Martin, Esq. Richmond Virginia.

Evidence of Elizabeth Keott a Daughter of Robert Flitton by his first wife, in regard to her father being from Cumberland and owing land there to her This Lady's husband Richard Keott was in the War of 1812, in I believe, Capt Scott's or Morris's Co. and she has received land Bounty
Y rs M c

State of Virginia } to wit County of Prince Edward }
On this 29 th Day of July, 1856, personally appeared before me Thomas Clark, a Justice of The Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for The county of Prince Edward and State of Virginia, Elizabeth Stolt, aged 72 years, widow of Richard Stolt, decd, and a daughter of Robert Flippin, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is a daughter of Robert Flippin and Mary, his wife, that her mother's name before marriage was Mary Rice, that her father Robert Flippin was born and raised in the adjoining county of Cumberland, and that she does not believe there was any other Robert Flippin in Cumberland County at the time when she was born, that her father, the said Robert Flippin, owned a tract of land in Cumberland when she was born, containing 157 acres which he sold to his mother Martha Flippin, and which is now owned by a cousin of the affiant by the name of William Flippin, who is the son of Philip Flippin, that the said William Flippin and the said affiant were born in the same neighborhood and are about the same age, that her father, the said Robert Flippin, has been married three times, first to her mother Mary Rice, next to Elizabeth Dignett and last to Sarah R. Matthews, that she has heard her father, the said Robert Flippin frequently speak of his services in the Revolutionary Army - at one time he was in what was called the "Northern Army"; that he was enlisted in his native county of Cumberland; when he returned, after having served out his enlistment in the Revolutionary Army, that he was attached a portion of the time, while he was in the Revolutionary Army to the "Hospital" or "Medical" department, having learned something about medicine and its effects took up the practice of medicine which he followed when called upon to the day of his death, and was called and known as "Doc. Flippin." - That the affiant would further declare that she has read a statement which was made in Cumberland County Court on the 27 th Day of October, 1781, by one Robert Flippin when he "claimed his right to land," said statement certified to be a correct copy from the record by "B. B. Woodrow", clerk of Court, that the statement referred to she believes refers to her father, Robert Flippin,

and to none other, for the reason that at the time when the statement was made, no other Robert Flippen lived in that County to the best of her knowledge. — She further declares that her father the said Robert Flippen died on the 22 d July, 1830, in Prince Edward County in the 82 d year of his age leaving a widow, Sarah R. Flippen who is still living, and that she has no interest in giving the foregoing statement.
Elizabeth Holt
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written. And I certify that I well know the said Elizabeth Holt, and that her statement is entitled to respect
Thomas Clark (J.P.)
Magistrate named
State of Virginia Prince Edward County
I Branch J Worsham, clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Thomas Clark before whom the foregoing declaration was sworn to, is now and was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace for the County State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court annexed this 5 th day of August 1856.
B. J. Worsham Clerk

State of Virginia } City of Richmond }
On this 11 th July 1836 personally appeared before me Hoover H. Sutton a Notary Public duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the City and State aforesaid Edward Dillon aged 70 years a resident of Goochland County who being duly sworn according to law declares that he was born and raised in the County of Prince Edward on the adjoining Plantation to Dr Robert Flippen, and lived in the said neighborhood for the first 30 years of his life. That he has heard the said Dr Robert Flippen speak of his services in the Revolutionary War, in the Revolutionary War, very frequently. That he was in what was called the "Northern Army" the said Robert Flippen was known respectful and regarded as a Revolutionary soldier and that fact was conceded and never disputed, by any person in the neighborhood. That the said Dr Robert Flippen was born and raised in the adjoining County of Cumberland, and the said affiant when he left the neighborhood in which he was born and raised went to the County of Cumberland to live, and was very generally acquainted in the late County. That the affiant has read a Certificate, now in the possession of John H. Martin of Richmond which was made in the County Court of Cumberland on the 27 th day of August 1781. Said Certificate or order of Court is certified to be a correct copy by B. B. Woodson Clerk on the 24 th June 1836 in which it is shown that "Robert Flippen came in and made oath that he was a soldier three years in the Continental Army" &c. That his acquaintance with the said Robert Flippen referred to and his acquaintance with the people of

of Cumberland County will justify him in saying that the said Dr Robert Flippen who lived and died about the year 1830 in the County of Prince Edward and the Robert Flippen referred to in the said certificate or order of service is one and the same person, of which fact he has not a doubt. That the affiant would further say that the said Robert Flippen had children older than himself by his first marriage with Mary Rice. These children were his playmates. One of these children to wit Elizabeth Flippen married one Richard Hott. The said Richard Hott died prior to his father law Dr Robert Flippen. That Elizabeth Hott the widow of Richard Hott is still living. The affiant would further say that Sarah R Bradshaw who was the last wife of Dr Robert Flippen is about the same age of himself, and that when she married Dr Flippen he was frequently at their house knew them to live together as man and wife and that the said widow is still living.
The affiant will further declare that he is the identical person to whom No 22,887 issued on the 25 th day of February 1836 in the name of Edward Dillon for private Captain Baker's Company Virginia Militia from 1872 under act 3 March 1855.
Edward Dillon
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. And that I believe the affiant to be a credible person, and to be of the age stated in his affidavit; Given under my hand & Seal
James R. Switzer JP

Evidence of W m Flippin a Nephew of Robt Flippin, who now owns the tract of land and occupies the same in Cumberland, which was the land of Robt Flippin in 1782, &c &c J C M

State of Virginia } to wit County of Cumberland }
On this 13 th day of August  September , 1856, personally appeared before me V. C. Ryals a Justice of The Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for The County of Cumberland and State of Virginia, William Flippen, aged 74 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that his uncle Robert Flippen, who was a native of Cumberland County, Va, as he is informed and verily believes, was a soldier in The Revolutionary War, that he has heard it as a matter of rumour never doubted or denied and that he has often heard his said uncle speak of his services in said War. The affiant would further declare that there is a certified paper before him from B. B. Woodson, Clerk of Cumberland County Court, dated 24 th June, 1856, in which it appears that one "Robert Flippen" appeared before the said court - (viz: Cumberland County Court) on the 27 th August, 1781, to show "that he was a soldier three years in The Troops of this State in The Continental Army" - that the affiant believes that this statement was made by his uncle, Robert Flippen, and by no other person, that he knew of no other Robert Flippen in the County about the time when said statement was made, nor does he believe that there was any other Robert Flippen in The County of Cumberland at that time. The affiant would further declare that there is a certificate before him under date, "Richmond Va, 30 th May, 1856," given by G. M. Clutter auditor Public Accts in which it is shown "that a certain Robert Flippen is charged on The Land books of The Commissioner of The Revenue for The County of Cumberland in The year 1782, with a tract of 157 acres of Land" - that this land thus charged to Robert Flippen was his uncle, and the same tract has

been in the family from that time (1782) to the present, and that it is now the residence of and belongs to the said affiant. That his uncle when the said affiant was a boy, left Cumberland and went to Nottingway immediately on the line of Prince Edward, the farm which he, the said Robert Flippen, purchased being in both counties - The house which he subsequently built being in Prince Edward where he lived and died. That his uncle, the said Robert Flippen, was to see him in Cumberland a short time before he died, and that he died in the adjoining county of Prince Edward on or about 22 d July, 1830, being about 82 years when he died.
The affiant would further declare that he is a son of Philip Flippen, who was an own brother of the said Robert Flippen - That his Grandfather, Ralph Flippen, and his Grandmother Martha Flippen, both lived and died in Cumberland County.
Yours Flippen
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written And I certify that I am true acquainted with the affiant: William Flippen, and that his testimony is entitled to respect and consideration
V. C. Ryals J.P.

State of Virginia, Cumberland County to wit:
I B. B. Woodson Clerk of the County Court, of Cumberland County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that U. C. Ryals whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, and that his said signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at office this 15 th day of September 1836.
B. B. Woodson. C.

State of Virginia } County of Chesterfield } S.S.
On this 27 th day of September, A.D. 1867 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace and a member of the County Court of the County of Chesterfield the same being a Court of Record , Mrs Edith Mann aged 72 years, a resident of the City of Richmond, State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the only surviving sister of Sarah R. Flippin, deceased, who was the widow of Robert Flippin, and who was a pensioner on the roll of the Agency at Richmond, Virginia, whose pension certificate is herewith returned. That she has resided since the first day of January 1861: as follows, in the City of Richmond Virginia, That during this period her means of subsistence has been very small, and she is entirely dependent upon others for a support. That she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or has not in any manner been engaged in or aided, or abetted the rebellion therein, or in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause. Applicant makes the following additional declaration: I Edith Mann do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will hereafter faithfully, support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will, in like manner, abide

by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves; so help me God." Applicant further states that her deceased sister was last paid her on the 4th day of September 1860. That her sister Sarah R. Flippin, died on the 28th day of February 1863 and remained the widow of Robert Flippin up to the day of her death. This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her sister's name to the pension rolls and of obtaining the arrears of pension due her deceased sister, and obtaining a new pension certificate, such as she may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence on file in the pension office.
Applicant appoints E. M. Gannett of Richmond, Virginia, her attorney, and authorizes him to receive the Pension certificate when issued. Applicant's P. O. address is Richmond, Virginia
Edith M. Nason
Witnesses
J. W. Williams
E. A. Hopton
Witnesses Affidavit
Sworn to, subscribed, and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written, and also personally appeared Louisa A. Anderson and Louisa B. Bagby residents of the County of  County of Chesterfield, in the State of Virginia; persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Mrs. Edith M. Nason sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason

Manor sign her name to the foregoing affidavit and they further swear that they have every reason
3 to believe, and know from their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. They further state that according to their best knowledge and belief, the said Edith Manor has never been engaged in or aided or abetted the rebellion in the United States, either directly or indirectly. That she has never borne arms against the Government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause. That she has always borne & still bears true faith & allegiance to the Constitution & Laws of the United States, and is of unquestioned loyalty.
That said applicant is the only surviving sister of Sarah R. Flippin deceased, who died on the 28 th day of February 1863, and who remained the widow of Robert Flippin, and was always of unquestioned loyalty. That the pension of the said Sarah R. Flippin was last paid as they verily believe on the 4 th day of September 1860. That Mrs. Edith Manor has resided in Richmond, Virginia since the first day of January 1861, and her means of subsistence has been very small and she is the widow of an old soldier of the war of 1862, & she is dependent upon others entirely for a support. That the said applicant is the only sister of the deceased & that there is no brother of the deceased now living. And they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Louisa A. Anderson Louisa B. Bagley

4 Revorato & subscribed before me this 27 day of Septem- ber A.D. 1867, and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Also, that the foregoing declaration and joint affidavit were read over & fully explained to, and understood by, the respective parties before they signed the same.
S. P. Grode Justice of the Peace and member of the County Court the same being a Court of Record - State of Virginia County of Chesterfield 3 to wit:
I Nathan H. Cogbill Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that S. P. Grode before whom the foregoing Pension Declaration and joint affidavit were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was, at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace and a member of the County Court in and for the County & State aforesaid, the same being a Court of Record of Record was duly elected, commissioned qualified & sworn, and all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his said signature, as it above appears, is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court aforesaid this 28 th day of Sept A.D. 1867 Nathan H. Cogbill Clerk

No 8
Evidence of Robert Fleippen appearing in Court, in 1782. Hk m
Note You have a copy of this paper on file. Hk m

At a Court held for Cumberland County at the Courthouse of the said County, the twenty seventh day of August One Thousand seven hundred and eighty one:
Present: George Carrington, Frederick Fletcher } Benjamin Wilson, Thomas Prigg, and. } John Woodson - Gentlemen }
Robert Flappin came in and made oath, that he was a soldier three years in the troops of this State in the Continental Army, that the certificate by him produced for such service is true and was by him duly obtained, and that he never before proved or claimed his right to land for such service.
State of Virginia } Cumberland County to wit } I B. B. Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy taken from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court, at my office this 24 th day of June 1836. B. B. Woodson C. "

At a court held for Cumberland County at the Courthouse of the said County the twenty seventh day of August One Thousand seven hundred and eighty one Present George Kennington, Frederick Hateler, Benjamin Wilson, Thomas Sugatt Hill, and John Woodson gentlemen.
Robert Flippin came in and made oath that he was a soldier three years in the Troops of this State, in the Continental Army, that the certificate by him produced for such service is true, and was by him duly obtained, and that he never before proved or claimed his right to land for such service.
State of Virginia
Cumberland County to wit: I B. B. Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy, taken from the records of the said Court.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at my office, this 6 th day of September 1835.
B. B. Woodson Cl.

No 3.
Evidence of Marius J.C.M.

I Branch Worham clerk of the county court of Prince Edward county in the State of Virginia do certify that it appears by the records and files in my office that a marriage was had and solemnized between Robert Slipkin and Sally R. Bradshaw on the 25 th day of June 1812 by the Rev d Thomas Pettus.
Given under my hand with the Seal of the court annexed this 20 th day of June 1836.
V. B. Worham Clee,

Additional evidence in the case of Edith Mann, only surviving sister of Sarah R. Flippin deceased.
For arrears of Pension -
E. M. Gannett atty Richmond Va
C. H. (Clemann)

State of Virginia } County of Amelia } to wit:
Personally appeared, before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Louisa Bagby and Louisa Anderson residents of said County in the State of Virginia: persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn doth say that they were well acquainted with Sarah R. Flippin deceased who was a prisoner of the United States, and that she never engaged in or aided, or abetted the rebellion in the United States, either directly or indirectly. That she never bore arms against the Government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause. That she always bore true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States and was of unquestioned loyalty up to the time of her death. And further that they are well acquainted with Mrs Edith Mann who is the only surviving sister of the  deceased  the of the said Sarah R. Flippin deceased.
witnesses.
B. M. Bagby J. W. Anderson
Louisa Bagby Louisa Anderson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 th day of March A.D. 1868, and I hereby certify that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Also, that that the foregoing affidavit was read over and fully explained to, and understood by the parties before they signed their names
P. F. Southall L.P.
State of Virginia § County of Amelia § 88
I E M Coleman clerk of the county court of Amelia do certify that P. F. Southall whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate of acknowledgment is, and was at the time of signing said certificate a Justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified according to Law, that his signature is genuine, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts,
Given under my hand and seal of said Court this 28 th day of March 1868.
E M Coleman

2nd Section Act 3 February 1853
Sarah R Flippen widow of Robert Flippen
Filed by John K Martin Richmond Sept 10 1853 3 Virginia

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly , passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large , Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 28 th day of August 1786 in the name of Robert Flippin as So. Inf _____ and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £19.. 9.. 8 _____ delivered to M a Gordon but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated
Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 7 th day of September 1855.
{ NO SEAL OF OFFICE. }
G. W. Chittenden Aud. P. Accts.

Council Chamber Augt. 4. 1783
I do certify that Robert Flippin is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line for three years service
Benjamin Harrison
A Warrant for 100 acres issued to Robert Flippin August 4 th 1783. No. 1488.
Richmond Sept. 7. 1855.
I certify that the foregoing is a Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.
S. M. Parker
Reg. L. Office
25 cents Office fees

These are to certify that Robert Flippin formerly a Soldier in the 16 th Virginia Regiment has Duly and faithfully served The time of Three years for Which he was enlisted in Consequence of Which and at his own Request he is hereby Discharged from Any further Service in the Army of the United States and Permitted to Return to his home free and unmolested he having Received all his Bounty Pay and Cloathing and Deficiencies of Pay and Cloathing in full of all allowances and Provision made by Congress to These Troops his Receipt for Which is on the Back hereof.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia 17 th February 1780
Christian Febiger
Copy J. Pendleton Jr.
Col o Com d J o L
I do hereby acknowledge to have Received from the United States all my Bounty Pay and Cloathing and Deficiencies of Pay and Cloathing due me Whilst in their Service in full —
Comberland court August 27 th 1781
Robert Flippin within named came in and made Oath That he was a Soldier Three years in the Troops

of this State in the Continental Army that the within Certificate for such services is True and and was by him duly obtained and that he never before proved or claimed his right to land for such services.
Executive Department Richmond V a August 16. 1855.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department. — The form for the Receipt, written on the back of the Certificate but not signed by Robert Filppen; — and the other paper part of the endorsement, which appears to be the copy of an order of Cumberland Court; — both seem to be in the same handwriting as that in the body of the Certificate.
George W. Munford Secy of the Court.

Act 3 March 1855
Sarah R. Flippin widow of
Robert, New from Virginia
Claim 210,718
Filed Sept 12/55

Act 3 March 1855 - Bounty Land,
Sarah R. Flippens widow of Reuben, Rev War No 210,718, Sept 12/55. A pension being allowed this widow under act 3 Feb 53, leaves any further difficulty in the case, not , while it is true that 160 acres warrant No 1488 issued to Reuben Flippens (The soldier in this case) from the State of Virginia - not by the General Government; yet the warrant thus issued by the state to the said soldier was never located - never satisfied - as will appear, by the paper marked No 9, which in a letter from "Genl. Land Office" in the papers under act 3 Feb 53 -
I trust therefore, that a warrant for 160 acres will issued to the said widow, Sarah R. Flippens, at the earliest moment,
John K. Martin Richmond Va

Richmond Va March 28 th 1868
Hon Joseph H. Barrett Comm ee of Pensions Sir.
Enclosed please find the additional evidence asked for in the case of Edith Mann only surviving sister of Sarah R. Fippin deceased. For arrears of Pension. Mrs Fippin left no estate to administer upon & therefore no administrator has ever been appointed. The arrears of pension due her at the time of her death she left to her only surviving sister (who nursed her in her last illness) as she had nothing else of this world's goods. Mrs Mann is very aged & entirely dependant upon others for a support.
Very respectfully Your ob dt Serv t O. M. Garnett

116) Oct-17
Letter

Oct 17. 1867
Sir, The papers filed for letters of administration in the case of Sarah N. Hippiu, deceased , do not prove the loyalty of deceased. Claim is made by Edith Mann, as the only sister of deceased. It is not shown that there are no other legal heirs — there must be clearly shown as the pay pay of an account must be paid to a legally appointed admin.
Em Barnett

General Land Office: September 19 th 1853.
Sir:
You are informed in reply to your letter of the 12 th instant, that, Virginia Military Unit No 14558, for reasons, placed on account of the services of "White Stephens, P o Ord Line," does not appear from our records to have been discharged.
I am Sir,
Your obed t servant,
Thos. A. Hendricks,
Commissioner.
Wm H. Harrison, Esq. Richmond, Va.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Sarah R. Hiffin,
widow of Robert Hiffin,
who was a private, _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Eighty, — dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty seventh day of September, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
G. C. Perkins Acting Secretary of the Interior
Examined and countersigned.
G. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions.

Richmond Va September 30th 1867
Hon Jos. H. Barrett Commr of Pensions
Sir,
Enclosed please find application for arrears of Pension due Sarah B Flippin, widow of Robert Flippin who was a private in the Revolutionary War.
Very respectfully Your obed Servt O M Gonnell Attorney

Restoration Brief in the Case of
Richmond 5.920 Sarah R. Flippin Widow of Robert P. P.
Chesterfield County and State of Virginia.
2 Yrs Act Feb 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A Suspended Pension at $80.00 pr. Annum paid to March 4. 1861. Certificate returned.
Pensioner died Feb 28. 1863.
Humble Loyalty & Widowhood Pension - to date of death.
Restored April 20. 1868 to a pension at $80.00 pr. annum Commencing March 4. 1861. & terminating Feb. 28. 1863. payable to Edith Mann the legal, loyal heir.
Name and residence of Agent.
J. M. Garnett Esq. Richmond Va
W. E. Waite Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Sarah R. Skippin, widow of Robert Skippin = Prince Edwards County and State of Virginia = act February 3. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or increased ?)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Three years' service of Robert Skippin in the Virginia continental line, shown by record evidence = He received a certificate for land from the State of Virginia, - the evidence of his service having been produced before the County Court of Gumbuland, in 1781 in which County Claimant's husband, is shown by the tax books, and parcel, where he resided at that time. (If for interest.)  Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? It is also certified that no other man of the same name was at that time a tax payer in the State of Virginia - Several witnesses prove the general reputation of claimant's husband as a soldier of the Virginia continental line.
Marriage, 25 th June 1812, proved by copy of Court records - and death of husband in 1830, and claimant's present widowhood proved by several credible witnesses - Allowance accordingly.
Name and residence of Agent
John K. Martin Esq. Richmond Virginia
K. Beddy Examining Clerk.

I, George W. Clutter, Auditor of Public Accounts, hereby certify, that it appears from the records of this office, that a certain Robert Flippin is charged on the Land books of the Commissioner of the revenue for the county of Cumberland in the year 1782 with a tract of 157 acres of Land. I further certify that altho the name of Flippin occurs frequently on said books, that there is found thereon but one whose christian name is Robert. Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office in the city of Richmond v o the 30th day of May 1856
G. W. Clutter Aud. P. Accts.

I, George M. Glutter, Auditor of Public Accounts hereby certify, that it appears from the records of this office that a certain Robert Glippsin is charged on the Sand books of the commissioners of the revenue for the county of Prince Edward in the years from 1812 to 1830 both inclusive with a tract of 216 acres of Sand and that in the year 1831 the said tract of Sand is charged on said commissioners Books in the name of Robert Glippsin's Estate —
I further certify, that on said commissioners books for each and all the years from 1812 to 1831 inclusive but, one Robert Glippsin is found assessed with taxes either on Sand or property — given under my hand at the Auditor's office in the city of Richmond the 30 th day of May 1851.
G. M. Glutter Aud. P. Accts.

Richmond, Sept 17th 1856
Sir
In reply to your letter of 13th Sept, 1855, in "The application of Sarah R. Flippin, widow of Robert of Virginia, under the Act of 3 Feby '53" 2d Section, I send you papers marked No 1, 2 and 3 to show that Robert Flippin was married three times. See his widow's declaration on this point - papers marked 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. To show that Robert Flippin owned a tract of land in Cumberland in 1782, which he sold when he left that county to his mother, Martha Flippin, and which has been in the family from that time to the present, and which is now owned by his nephew, Wm Flippin, the son of Philip Flippin who was a brother of Robert Flippin the soldier - paper marked 9 to show that the Warrant, No 1488, was never located by the said Robert Flippin, and consequently it would be impossible "to trace the land which he received" - paper marked 10 additional evidence. — In presenting the enclosed testimony, I would say that I have done the best I know how to satisfy the Department that Sarah R. Flippin is the widow of Robert Flippin, the identical person who appeared before the Cumberland County Court in 1781, and to whom the said Warrant No 1488 issued. I have seen and conversed with all of the witnesses and I believe them all to be truthful men. I have done my best to trace the Warrant. His widow, who was married as you will perceive in 1812 to Robert Flippin, knows nothing further about it, and his daughter, Mrs Holt was born about the time that the Warrant issued to her father Robert Flippin, and she can give no further information on the subject.
With the foregoing, I trust that you will carefully look over the case from the beginning, and if you can do so consistently will issue to the widow, Sarah R. Flippin a Pension Certificate, to which I believe she is entitled under Act, 1853, and by so doing oblige
To The Hon
Very Respectfully
I Minot
Your Obed Servt.
Comm of Pensions.
John K Martin

March 20, 1939.
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Robert Flippin W.25596
Joseph Flippen (Flippin) S.8485
Mrs. Rubye J. May 841 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Robert Flippen, First Continental Line, Robert Flippen, Corp. Second Virginia Brigade, Joseph Flippin, Pennsylvania pension, and John Flippen, all of Virginia.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a John Flippen. You are forwarded herewith the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Flippen, and that of the only Robert Flippin on file in this office, all spellings of the surname searched.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.